tilework

The arrangement of tiles on a surface.

Noun

  1. The arrangement of tiles on a surface.
    • Decorative tilework typically takes the form of mosaic upon the walls, floor, or ceiling of a building.

Origin

From tile + work. Compare Saterland Frisian Tichelwíerk (“tilework”), West Frisian tichelwurk, tegelwurk (“tilework”), Dutch tegelwerk (“tilework”).

Related

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